Proverbs 20:5
Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; But a man of understanding will draw it out.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 18:4 : 4 The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
- 1 Cor 2:11 : 11 For who among men knows the things of a man, except the spirit of the man, which is in him? Even so, no one knows the things of God, except God's Spirit.
- Ps 64:6 : 6 They plot injustice, saying, "We have made a perfect plan!" Surely man's mind and heart are cunning.
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4 The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
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21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the punishment of fools is their folly.
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19 As water reflects a face, So a man's heart reflects the man.
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22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; But in a multitude of counselors they are established.
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24 That which is, is far off and exceedingly deep. Who can find it out?
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